LOUIS VAN GAAL is preparing to put his Manchester United players through evening training after getting planning permission to erect floodlights at their training ground.

Last week Trafford Council accepted proposals for the floodlights and work is expected to being o building the 16metre-high poles presently.

United's planning application read: "The proposed floodlighting and fencing are essential to improving the usability and function of the AON Training Centre, improving the training methods that are being adopted by the Club and ensuring that the training centre maintains its status as a world class facility."

De Gea, 24, is also shortlisted for the Young Player of the Year award.

Both Eden Hazard of Chelsea and Tottenham's Harry Kane are up for the two awards, while Diego Costa (Chelsea), Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) and Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal) make up the Player of the Year nominations.

De Gea said of the nomination: "It’s true that last season was good for me from a personal point of view, but I think that things are going even better for me this time around.

"I think I’m competing better, performing well and I think my decision-making is a lot better this season.

"I’m happy and I’m trying to keep going in the same way and keep improving."

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David De Gea (right) has kept 10 clean sheets in the league this season

And finally in transfer news, Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini says United target Paulo Dybala will be sold later this month.

United are chasing the 21-year-old but face stiff competition from Arsenal, Juventus, Roma and PSG.

He is reportedly valued at £29million and Zamparini has instructed the player's agent to set up a bidding war for the Argentine.